[[White Zetsu]] is able to plant spores, which cannot be detected by [[Chakra Sensing Technique|standard sensory abilities]], onto the bodies of others.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 469, page 2</ref> Thesesporescanbe used to remotely monitor an individual and, onceactivated, grow into [[Parasite Clone|clones]] ofWhiteZetsu.Theclones are then able to wraptheirbodiesaroundthe individual theywereplantedon, eithertorestricttheirmovementsor to shield them from harm.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 486, page 3</ref> Theyarealsoableto[[ChakraAbsorption Techniques|absorb]] [[chakra]] from othersand[[ChakraTransferTechnique|transfer]] said chakra to another individual byestablishingphysicalcontact with them.<ref>''Naruto''chapter 466, pages9-11</ref>

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[[White Zetsu]] is able to plant spores onto the bodies of others for the purpose of remotely monitoring them. As the spores have no [[chakra]] of their own, they cannot be detected by [[Sensing|standard sensory abilities]].<ref>Chapter 469, page 2</ref> Onceactivatedviatime-delay, thespores grow into [[Parasite Clone|parasite clones]] by[[ChakraAbsorptionTechniques|absorbing]]their host's chakra while also restricting their movements. They are also able to [[ChakraTransferTechnique|transfer]]saidchakra to another individual byestablishingphysicalcontact with them.<ref>Chapter 466, pages9-11</ref>Thesporescanalso activate in order to shield their host from harm,<ref>Chapter 486, page 3</ref> orbeforcedintoactivationandexpelled from theirhost'sbodyifthat individual takesin[[senjutsu]]chakra.<ref name="ch618">Chapter618, page12</ref>

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The spores can be activated via time-delay or otherwise forced into activation if the individual they reside on takes in a sudden surge of [[senjutsu]] chakra.<ref name="ch618">''Naruto'' chapter 618, page 12</ref> Although the spores are usually undetectable, [[Orochimaru]] and [[Kabuto Yakushi]] are able to notice their presence due to extensive research on [[Hashirama Senju]]'s DNA.<ref name="ch618"/>

== Trivia ==

== Trivia ==

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* Although the spores are usually undetectable, [[Orochimaru]] and [[Kabuto Yakushi]] are able to notice their presence due to extensive research on [[Hashirama Senju]]'s DNA.<ref name="ch618"/>

* In the anime, the clones grown through this technique at the [[Kage Summit]] were depicted as being entirely white in colour.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 204</ref>

* In the anime, the clones grown through this technique at the [[Kage Summit]] were depicted as being entirely white in colour.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 204</ref>

White Zetsu is able to plant spores onto the bodies of others for the purpose of remotely monitoring them. As the spores have no chakra of their own, they cannot be detected by standard sensory abilities.[2] Once activated via time-delay, the spores grow into parasite clones by absorbing their host's chakra while also restricting their movements. They are also able to transfer said chakra to another individual by establishing physical contact with them.[3] The spores can also activate in order to shield their host from harm,[4] or be forced into activation and expelled from their host's body if that individual takes in senjutsu chakra.[5]